Keto Means
Keto Means
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For many people with diabetes, consuming oatmeal doesn't have a lot of cons. Eating oatmeal can spike blood sugar levels if you choose instant oatmeal, laden with added sugar, or consume too much at one time. Oatmeal can have negative effects for those who also have gastroparesis, which is delayed gastric emptying.
Ketosis and the Keto Diet For healthy people who don't have diabetes and aren't pregnant, ketosis usually kicks in after 3 or 4 days of eating...
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Read More »Overview Diabetes is a metabolic condition that affects how the body either produces or uses insulin. This makes it difficult to maintain blood sugar in a healthy range, which is crucial for the health of those with diabetes. When managing blood sugar, it’s important to control the amount of carbohydrates eaten in one sitting, since carbs directly affect blood sugar. It’s also important to choose nutrient-rich, high-fiber carbohydrates over refined and processed carbs with added sugar. Carb intake targets should be determined on an individual basis with the help of your healthcare provider. This means that what you eat matters a great deal. Eating foods that are high in fiber and nutrients but low in unhealthy fat and sugar can help maintain a healthy blood sugar level, as well as improve your overall health. Oatmeal offers a host of health benefits and can be a great go-to food for those with diabetes, as long as the portion is controlled. One cup of cooked oatmeal contains approximately 30 grams of carbs, which can fit into a healthy meal plan for people with diabetes. Oatmeal Oatmeal has long been a common breakfast food. It’s made of oat groats, which are oat kernels with the husks removed. It’s typically made of steel-cut (or chopped), rolled, or “instant” oat goats. The more processed the oats are, as in the case of instant oats, the faster the oats are digested and the faster the blood sugar can potentially increase. Oatmeal is usually cooked with liquid and served warm, often with add-ins like nuts, sweeteners, or fruit. It can be made ahead and reheated in the morning for a quick and easy breakfast. Because oatmeal has a lower glycemic index, it may be a better alternative to other breakfast choices, such as cold cereal with added sugar, breads with added jelly or pancakes with syrup. Those with diabetes can test blood glucose levels after different types of breakfast foods to see how their blood sugar responds. Oatmeal can also promote heart health, which is important because people with diabetes are prone to heart disease. Pros of oatmeal for diabetes Adding oatmeal to your diet to help manage diabetes has both pros and cons. The pros of adding oatmeal to your diabetes eating plan include: It can help regulate blood sugar, thanks to the moderate to high fiber content and lower glycemic index. It’s heart-healthy due to its soluble fiber content and the fact it can lower cholesterol.
Keto dieters say the fat on their body feels jiggly or soft to the touch. The concept of the whoosh effect is if you stay on the diet long enough,...
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Splenda is neither a zero-calorie nor a keto-friendly sweetener. It's able to cause an increase in blood glucose and insulin levels. It also...
Read More »It may reduce the need for insulin injections when eaten in place of other carbohydrate-rich breakfast foods.
One of the biggest culprits of weight gain on keto is not tracking your food intake. It's important to track everything you eat to be sure you're...
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Brown rice requires more chewing power to properly digest than white rice does. Some Asians refuse to eat brown rice because to them, it's a sign...
Read More »Use low-fat milk, unsweetened soy milk, or water. Using low-fat or soy milk can increase nutrients without adding too much fat to the meal. Water is preferable to cream or higher fat milk for those trying to reduce calorie and fat content. However, keep in mind that the amount of milk used needs to be accounted for toward total carb intake for your meal. Eight ounces of regular milk contains approximately 12 grams of carbs. The don’ts Don’t use prepackaged or sweetened instant oatmeal. Don’t add too much dried fruit or sweetener — even natural sweeteners such as honey. Don’t use cream. When eating oatmeal, here’s what you shouldn’t do: Don’t use prepackaged or instant oatmeal with added sweeteners. Instant and flavored oatmeal contain added sugar and salt. They also have less soluble fiber. Choose a healthy variety of oatmeal. Don’t add too much dried fruit. Just a tablespoon of dried fruit can have a high amount of carbohydrates. Be mindful of your portions. Don’t add too much caloric sweeteners. People commonly add sugar, honey, brown sugar, or syrup to oatmeal. These can significantly raise blood glucose levels. You can safely add no- or low-calorie sweeteners. Limit or avoid using cream. Use either water, soy milk, or low-fat milk to make oatmeal. Other health benefits of oatmeal In addition to the blood sugar and heart-health benefits oatmeal offers, it can help with: lowering cholesterol
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But does it actually help you lose weight? The short answer is not really. Simply adding Keto Coffee to a regular, non-keto diet will not lead to...
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